Music Technology UAL Extended Diploma Level 3

If you love music, are interested in a music career and want to develop your technical skills in music production, this is the course for you.

You’ll get plenty of time in the studio, lots of time mixing, editing and making music and you’ll have the chance to work in real venues to support professional sound engineers, including the Capital FM Arena, one of our key industry partners.
This intensive one-year programme will prepare you well for a career as a sound engineer, producer, DJ/performer or live sound engineer. Our Music Academy is sponsored by Roland, giving students access to £40,000 worth of the music industry's leading products.

What does it involve?

Perfect if you want to develop your existing
music tech knowledge to create, record
and engineer music in professional studio
environments.

You’ll learn cutting-edge music production
techniques using Logic Pro, performing live
with Ableton, band recording and live sound
engineering. You’ll be training on industrystandard
software and equipment.

You can expect studio and live experience,
practical projects and opportunities to work with
touring musicians, plus access to Roland and
Boss equipment.

How is it assessed?

You will be assessed on practical tasks, projects and productions, supported by a record of written evidence.

What are the entry requirements for the course?

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A*-C),
including English Language and Maths – both
of these must be grade 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional
Skills Level 2 in English and maths or a relevant
Level 2 vocational qualification with English and
maths GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C).

All full time further education courses are free for UK and EU residents who are between 16 and 18.
If you're 19 or over please click here for information on how we can help with fees and speak to one of our friendly advisors on 0115 9 100 100.

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